POPE CALLS FOR AI SLOWDOWN IN MAJOR ENCYCLICAL
Pope Francis released a 43,000-word encyclical urging governments to slow artificial intelligence development and warned of "new forms of slavery" embedded in AI and tech supply chains.
Pope Leo XIV said artificial intelligence should be “disarmed” to protect humanity from its dangers, adding his voice to…
New York Times: Pope Leo XIV presents his encyclical on AI, calling for regulation of AI companies, protection for child…
Joshua McElwee / Reuters: In his ~43,000-word encyclical, the Pope urged governments to slow down AI development and dec…
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In 42,300 word encyclical, Pope Leo warns of AI dangers around educational, child safety, concentration of power and wea…
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Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first Encyclical Letter "Magnifica humanitas" on May 25, 2026 in Vatican Ci…
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical uses AI as a lens to diagnose older problems: concentrated power, eroding democracy, and…
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In an age of AI, Pope looks for "artisans of hope."
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